996 tt servo clutch

[maxpaul]

How long should the clutch servo assistance last after the engine is switched off?
Every morning I have no assistance until the engine is started, every thing else is fine all PAS and clutch fluids are level and no useage however there is a bit of misting around the clutch servo resivoir

Is this all normal?

[IMI A]

yes normal

[NBTBRV8]

No it is on the way out. I park mine up and still have a full pedal after a week or two later. Plus if you are seeing moisture then you have a problem. Get it fixed.

[Pope]

System should hold enough pressure for 30 odd presses after engine is switched off.
If the system loses the pressure too early your accumulator is likely faulty; if the reservoir under the front lid is overfilling (transferring fluid from PAS reservoir at rear) then the slave unit is faulty too.

[maxpaul]

Hi Pope
Thanks for the information any idea on prices part numbers and labour costs
is it worth changing the accumulator first and seeing if that cures the problem?

Paul

[maxpaul]

Where is the accumulator on the car?

[Homer J]

As mentioned, accumulator dead or dying.

I had mine replaced late last year. Same symptoms as you, heavy clutch without the engine on. Now it's replaced the car can sit for 2 weeks + unused, come back to it and clutch is still light, without the engine on.

Also replaced the slave cylinder as I had a very slight "fluttering" coming through the clutch pedal. I think parts were round about £400?

Had it done as a bit of a warranty argument, so didn't pay in the end.

[Homer J]

maxpaul said:

Where is the accumulator on the car?

Sorry missed this.

Think the accumulator sits on top of the gearbox? Bit of a b1tch to get too.

Although I could be wrong there.

[NBTBRV8]

http://www.renntrack.com/forums/showthread.php?875...